1- Open the "internet Options" from the control panel. 2- Go to the "Connections" tab. 3- Select the "Always dial my default connection" radio button. Now whenever a program needs to use the Internet it will connect automatically p.s. you must be sure that the connection you want is marked "default connection"
You can use Startup Repair for Windows Startup Repair for Windows is much more than a Windows startup configuration tool! When Windows starts, it checks for registry entries that allow the system to execute processes together with it automatically, it also allows you to add entries that you want to be started automatically with the system.
System Configuration Utility:Use the System Configuration Utility to configure your system to enable optimal troubleshooting and diagnosis of technical issues. Use the System Configuration Utility to:Configure startup preferencesConfigure system componentsView and customize Windows setup componentsCustomize Bootup configurationTurn services on or offEnable and disable startup utilities and programs
The Windows startup process is officially completed when the Windows desktop appears and the wait circle disappears.
basic ideaScripts (Startup/Shutdown): Use this extension to specify the scripts that run when you start and shut down the computer. To configure the computer startup and shutdown scripts, start the Group Policy snap-in, expand Computer Configuration, expand Windows Settings, click Scripts (Startup/Shutdown), and then in the right pane, double-click the script that you want to configure. These scripts run on the Local System account.Scripts (Logon/Logoff): Use this extension to specify the scripts that run when a user logs on or logs off the computer. To configure the user logon and logoff scripts, start the Group Policy snap-in, expand User Configuration, expand Windows Settings, click Scripts (Logon/Logoff), and then in the right pane double-click the script that you want to configure. These scripts run on the User account and not on the Administrator account.
Where is the startup wizard for vista
Startup Repair process of Windows REThis is somewhat useful, the file actually contains a list of repairs made by the Startup Repair process of Windows RE
windows system configuration utility (msconfig)
C:\ProgramsData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup
C:\ProgramsData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup
To add/remove programs to start automatically use the "StartUp" Menu on "Start" "Programs". On XP is located on X:\Documents and Settings\XXXXX\Start\Programs. Where XXXXX is the user name or "All Users". To check/remove programs that start automatically but are not located on the "StartUp" folder you can use the "msconfig" and select the "startup" tab and uncheck the programs that you do not want to load or the "regedit" on "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run" and delete the keys for the programs that you don't want to load. ...WARNING...be extra carefull with the "regedit" since this DB is the windows guts.
In Windows, please check if OutLook is listed in Start -> All Programs -> StartUp. If it is there, remove it. Then it should not load automatically in start up.
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Program\Startup is the Windows XP startup folder for all users.